Having a very busy week, I had to schedule my workouts in the early AM. After getting up early and eating breakfast I packed my cooler bag (all my meals for the day), gym clothes, school work, and headed to campus. I live about half a kilometer away from campus and usually look forward to the walk. However, yesterday morning it was raining particularly hard, so I dreaded the walk. Geared up with only a little umbrella, and sneakers with poor traction, I made my way towards campus. With the roads being slushy, and puddles everywhere, I walked as quickly as possible. Just before reaching my destination I found myself in a brutal situation. Just like out of a movie, I slipped on a piece of ice, flew high in the air, and landed on my back. Ouch! Luckily I was alright and did not break anything. Just a few scratches and a sore back. However, my clothes were soaked and my pride was hurt. When I slipped a car was driving by and witnessed the whole thing. The car pulled over, and offered to help (Thanks for pulling over). At this point, I was already close to my destination so I decided I would change into my gym shorts once I reached campus. As I changed, I thought, what a brutal start to my day.
After doing some school work I headed over to the gym. Once I got to the gym I realized, I forgot my student ID Card. Great - Scratched arm, bruised back, soaked clothes, and no gym card. However, I persevered! I decided I would run outside. With only a pair of shorts and a cut off t-shirt, I managed to find an old long-sleeve shirt, laying on the locker room bench. After a quick smell, I determined it would do the job and headed outside for my run :-)
Running down Main Street several thoughts were passing through my head. 1st - What a brutal start to my morning. However, my second thought was much more pleasurable. Wow, I feel great today. My legs we loose, my stride opened and relaxed, and it seemed as though I was exerting minimal effort, comparable to how fast I was running. By this point, my head felt clear and I began to forget the miserable start to my day. Once my run was complete I felt great! I felt better than most days when I run. It was just what I needed to turn my day around. I felt, the runners high. I felt great.
Sometimes it is easy to make excuses for not exercising. Saying, “I don’t have time, or I am to busy, I have class, I have....” are all but excuses. If I looked at my schedule from yesterday, I did not have time. However, I made the time, and did not let “life” get in the way. There is nothing more important than your health, and until we realize this, we will continue to make excuses.
Today, I also don’t have time. I have mock interviews from 10:30 am -12:30 am and I work from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm. However, I have made time today to exercise. Getting up at 5:50 am this morning, I have allowed myself time to eat breakfast, write my blog, and go to the gym for 8:30 am. While most people might see this as crazy, I see it as important!
Lets stop making excuses and get our priorities straight. Make time for your health !!!!
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